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Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

Operates State and federally funded Head Start pre-kindergarten programs designed to support child development. Offers 4 to 6 hours per day during the school year depending on location, with locations throughout Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties.

Offers a summer program, operated virtually, for children who will start Kindergarten this fall to prepare and increase the confidence of rising kindergarteners and their families. Provides 90 minutes of introductory digital instruction and support for two days each week, either Monday and Tuesday OR Wednesday and Thursday, facilitated by a teacher. Also offers optional asynchronous activities at various other times during the summer.

Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

Offers a preschool program with a center-based classroom experience.

Offers a literacy program for families. Subjects include basic adult education, parenting, school readiness, and early childhood education.

Resource program for schools and teachers regarding child literacy

Early Learning Resource Centers (ELRCs) in 17 counties in Pennsylvania. ELRC's are the one-stop hub for early education and child care needs. Families can find early education opportunities, apply for assistance (Child Care Works) to help with child care expenses and access other resources. Early Childhood Education programs can receive support for improving the quality of their programs. Keystone STARS is a state-wide initiative to improve and support quality improvement in early learning and school-age care and education through professional development and advocacy.

Pre-K Counts is a state funded early childhood education program that provides full-day pre-kindergarten services to children ages 3 to 5 in selected area school districts. Children receive vision and hearing screenings on-site and are provided with a nutritious breakfast and lunch daily. Dental, medical, immunization, and mental health referral services are also available. Curriculum focuses on school readiness and social-emotional development.

Provides home based services, including health and developmental screenings, ongoing individualized educational assessment, weekly home visits, monthly family days, and parent involvement opportunities.

Provides a home visit program. Pre-natal services are also available. Provides an evidence-based home visiting model which stresses the importance of a parent's role as the primary teacher for their child. Home visits include lessons in parenting skills and education as well as information and referrals for other identified needs in the household. Additionally, weekly parent-child group communication meetings are offered. Group meetings offer participating families to continue to work on their parent-child interaction skills as well as meeting with and socializing with other parents in programming.

Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

Head Start and Pre-K Counts are full-day, school-year programs that are intended to prepare children for a successful transition to kindergarten and elementary school. These programs are entirely free for income-eligible families. Year-round, private-pay preschool is also available.

Offers comprehensive services to children 3 to 5 years old and their families that include high-quality education, social-emotional assessments and development, physical health screenings and monitoring, including vision, hearing, and dental screenings, and nutrition. All families enrolled in Head Start work together with a Family Coach to develop goals that support their journey of reaching self-sufficiency.

Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

Provides free learning sessions for families and teacher with children ages 1-5

Provides a licensed music and movement program for families with children. Important factors that are touched on are school readiness, family engagement, and parent-child relationships.

An in-home early literacy and parenting program that prepares young children for school success by increasing language and literacy skills, enhancing social-emotional development, and strengthening the parent-child relationship. During the school year, home visitors go to homes twice each week for 30 minutes and take a new book or educational toy for the child to keep. They show the parents how to use the item to promote school success.

Makes quality pre-kindergarten programs available to Pennsylvania residents at no cost to qualifying families. Full day program instructional time is 3 hours.

Provides school-based prevention program that provides goal-oriented mental health services to elementary-aged students. Created to address barriers to learning at the elementary level. Services may be provided individually, within the classroom, and within groups, based on the needs of the student.

Provides high-quality early learning and school readiness experiences for 3 and 4-year olds in center-based classes to help them grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. The program encourages parental participation in activities. Classes meet five days a week for ten months during the school year.

Family centers provide families with a network of services accessible through local schools. Services available include healthcare services/clinics, family literacy programs, PAT (an in-home parenting program for 0-5 years old) summer recreational and enrichment programs, information and referral to other community resources. Family Centers are located at: Broughal Middle School 114 W Morton St, Bethlehem 18015 Donegan Elementary 1210 D 4th St, Bethlehem 18017 Marvine Elementary 1425 Livingston St, Bethlehem 18017 After school and summer programs available at some school. Parent/Community members should contact their school for information. Community School provide support and resources to families and community members at Broughal Middle School, Donegan Elementary, Fountain Hill Elementary, Lincoln Elementary and William Penn Elementary.